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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,689.98, 435,536.70 and 230,902.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,689.98, 435,536.70 and 230,902.86 is: 345,958.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,689.98 : 435,536.70 = 230,902.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,689.98/435,536.70 = 230,902.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,689.98x = 435,536.70 × 230,902.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,689.98x = 100,566,669,664.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,566,669,664.96/290,689.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,958.50

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